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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 5:04:54 pm CDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Temperatures will be very warm early this week, and then some changes in the pattern will allow for chances of showers and thunderstorms by midweek into late week. Temperatures are expected to turn much cooler by late this week.
Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected to initially affect northern and western parts of the area Wednesday and Wednesday night, and a more widespread area Thursday and Thursday night. There is potential for rainfall to be heavy, and this may bring a risk for flooding and flash flooding.
The chance of overnight lows reaching at least 45 degrees is about 50% across the area next weekend, as a cold front pushes across the area.

 

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